Northland man denies being a driver who fired a gun during high speed police chase
Identity still the issue in re-trial for driver accused of firing gun during police chase
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Government spending $64 million on Northland marae work
$64 million worth of work on Northland marae.
Far North school forced to close senior school due to lack of staff after vax mandate
56 students have been told they will have no schooling for at least the first term.
Call for Govt to purchase shares in Refining NZ
Parliamentary committee looking at petition calling for Refining NZ to stay.
Wharf carvings restore Māori presence in Russell
For decades te ao Māori (the Māori world) was almost invisible in Russell. Not any more.
Large plumes of smoke seen as Ruakākā firefighters tackle Northport blaze
Firefighters were called to the blaze at Northport shortly before 1pm today.
Heated clash in Kaitāia leads Northland police to uncover drugs, cash, and gun
A skirmish on the backstreets of Kaitāia led police to make an even greater discovery.
'Very reckless': Cell tower destruction leaves Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto without full phone, internet service
Police urging public to pass on information about Kaiwaka and Waipu cell tower attacks.
Shane Reti: Are Covid deaths the sole measure of pandemic effectiveness?
A question to ask is whether the death figure covers the breadth of the impact of Covid.
Police release name of 'dangerous' prisoner on the run
Michael Tautari is described as about 165cm tall and of medium-to-small build.
'A terrible thing': Hapū decry attack on Russell's historic flagpole
Hapū, police want to hear from anyone who recognises distinctive paint, tagging.
Ten memorable Waitangi moments
Waitangi has evolved from protest flashpoint to an inclusive, colourful and fun festival.
Victory for Kiwifruit grower who fought council after massive CV hike
The orchard's CV would have skyrocketed from $1.65m to $4.1m if the council had its way.
Lawyer has contracted Covid defendant says
Former Northland prison officer's sentencing for Arms Act offending adjourned.
Kiwifruit orchards and commercial buildings boosting value of Ngāpuhi's $150 million-plus investment fund
"A solid start" - assessment of the first year of Ngāpuhi Investment fund by chair
Russell flagpole attack upsets local hapū
Flagpole has been fenced off for safety until permanent repairs can be carried out.
Mixed reaction by Northland leaders to reopening of NZ borders
Stranded Paihia businesswoman in Perth feels unwelcome in her own country.
Boy, 12, among Northland young people involved in three separate murder cases
12 year-old among Northland young people involved in three High Court murder cases
Echoes of Shakespeare curse as Omicron hits Macbeth cast
So far 11 people in are the Kerikeri Macbeth cluster, with one still in hospital.
Defendant transferred from Whangārei District Court to Ngawha Prison tests positive for Covid
Whangārei District Court defendant tests positive for Covid-19 on transfer to prison
Northland principals hit back over rumours schools to become vaccine clinics
Northland schools have rejected the Government's calls for onsite vaccination centres.
Fifth-time drink-driver jailed for causing woman's death in crash
Northland man who caused fatality while drink-driving for a fifth time, sent to prison.
Northland prisoner tests positive for Covid-19
Whole genome sequencing is underway to determine the variant of Covid.
Winds expected to keep Northland firefighters busy at Karikari Peninsula blaze
Firefighters battling vegetation fire on Northland's Karikari Peninsula
Back to School: Northland schools ease some financial pressure for parents
Tai Tokerau schools help out parents with free stationery, food, and electronic devices.
Man in 70s dies at Northland's Lang's Beach
Death of a man in a water-related incident in Northland referred to the coroner
Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.
City Cricket Club's 75th Jubilee: Former and current players among guests to revel in classic matches
Three-day diamond jubilee bash for Northland's oldest cricket club kicks off.
Loss of 'small number' of unvaccinated Northland police may have 'obvious impact'
The issue still remains of where the unvaccinated police staff are based in Northland.
Marae in Far North identified as location of interest
Anyone at Wainui Marae in Kaeo over the weekend is a close contact.
Whānau Ora considering court, Waitangi Tribunal action over child vax data
Whānau Ora first asked for the data in December.
Carved pare 'a step towards unity'
Painted pare brightens Kaitaia alleyway, completing first third of revitalisation project.
No Omicron detected in Northland yet; 2 new community cases
New wastewater testing detected traces of the coronavirus in Opononi and Kawakawa.
Police appeal for information linked to 'cowardly' assault on elderly woman pulled from car
The woman was unhurt but "visibly shaken" as a result of the assault by a group of boys.